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Jamaica House - The Blue Mountain Wilderness Retreat

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9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

Sleeps 318 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Bangor Ridge, Portland
  • Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park
    1 min walk
  • Holywell Park
    36 min drive
  • Jamaica House
    75 min drive
  • Ocho Rios (OCJ-Ian Fleming Intl.)
    83 min drive

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park - 1 min walk
  • Holywell Park - 36 min drive
  • United States of America Embassy - 71 min drive
  • Bob Marley Museum - 73 min drive
  • Jamaica House - 75 min drive

Getting around

  • Norman Manley Intl. Airport (KIN) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G & B Jerk Centre - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪james dennis coffee - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Soupie's Fried Chicken - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Blueberry Hill Jerk Center - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Jamaica House - The Blue Mountain Wilderness Retreat

The Jamaica House (Cabin) is located one Km. into the forest of the Blue Mountains and offers safe exclusion and spectacular panoramic vistas of the Grand Ridge. A vision a decade and a half in the making, the BMWR caters for genuine nature lovers who want to escape from the frenetic urban setting to be either pampered (catered to) or to be immersed in all aspects of the outdoors -backpacking adventure, DIY lifestyle and camping/tenting. Managed for conservation, the biota is spared toxins from pesticides and other fertilizers, the site has a low carbon footprint, water is rain harvested and lighting solar powered. Perhaps what makes the BMWR so unique is the special relationship with the community who support and host visitors to the site. The Retreat is not only an important source of employment but also their pride and joy which they share with visitors.
The Jamaica House Cabin nestled in the side of the mountain offers awesome views of the forest and surrounding hills through its large glass windows. There is a 2-story common dining and recreation area along with a kitchen allowing for catered or U-cook options. Toilets are outdoors and the showers are open sky, There are hammocks, a balcony and an infinity stage for relaxation and viewing.
For those that love to hike or to bird watch, this is the place to be. At the Retreat, there is so much to see and do; the site is the base camp for overnight backpacking and day hiking tours. into the forest, At the Retreat, the birds and the wildlife come to you. Other building on-site include a 2 story dormitory, office and campsite. Electricity is solar with a gas generator as a backup; water is rain harvested and the ground provision is grown on the property (organic) or provided by local farmers.
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Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which has a kitchen. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Robert Kerr

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Outdoor shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 192 sq ft (18 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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